JEFFERSON COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS PNE163 PHARMACOLOGY I 3 Credit Hours Prepared By: Karen Amsden, R.N., M.S.H.A. Leah Miley, R.N., M.S.N. Victoria Brown, R.N., M.S.N. Revised Date: October, 2015 By: April Norton - Gunther M.S.N., R.N. Linda Boevingloh, M.S.N., R.N., Director of Nursing Kenneth Wilson, M.H.S., P.T., C.H.T., S.C.S., A.T.C., Division Chair, Health Occupation Programs Dena McCaffrey, Ed.D., Dean, Career and Technical Education 1
PNE163 PHARMACOLOGY I I. CATALOG DESCRIPTION A. Prerequisites: PNE144 Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology with a grade of B or better and reading proficiency B. 3 Credit Hours C. Pharmacology I is the first of two (2) courses presenting basic principles of pharmacodynamics in association with the administration of commonly prescribed drugs. Major drug classifications are introduced as well as usual and idiosyncratic effects and precautions with administration. Mathematics of drugs and solutions are emphasized. Pharmacologic topics covered include foundations in pharmacology, drugs to treat infections, pain management, multisystem disorders, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disorders, cancer/hematopoietic disorders, lymphatic disorders, and immune disorders. (F) II. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES/CORRESPONDING ASSESSMENT MEASURES Describe safe practice and effective care and incorporate a fundamental understanding of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and pathology in the administration of drugs in a safe and effective manner as related to the foundations in pharmacology, including drugs to treat infections, pain management, multisystem disorders, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disorders, cancer/hematopoietic disorders, lymphatic disorders, and immune disorders. Support health promotion and maintenance with discussions of the role pharmacology plays as a critical tool in the prevention and promotion of healthcare when assisting other members of the healthcare team; pharmacology as related to the foundations in pharmacology, including drugs to treat infections, pain management, multisystem disorders, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disorders, cancer/hematopoietic disorders, lymphatic disorders, and immune disorders. 2
Promote psychosocial integrity in relating the role of the practical nurse in providing emotional, mental, and social well-being support for the patient undergoing a medication regime; pharmacology as related to the foundations in pharmacology, including drugs to treat infections, pain management, multisystem disorders, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disorders, cancer/hematopoietic disorders, lymphatic disorders, and immune disorders. Promote physiological integrity connecting key pharmacologic concepts and mechanisms to current nursing practice in providing optimal patient care and will discuss the interdisciplinary nature of pharmacology as related to the foundations in pharmacology, including drugs to treat infections, pain management, multisystem disorders, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disorders, cancer/hematopoietic disorders, lymphatic disorders, and immune disorders. III. OUTLINE OF TOPICS A. Foundations of Clinical Pharmacology B. Drugs Used to Fight Infection C. Drugs Used to Manage Pain D. Multisystem Disorder Pharmacology E. Drugs Used to treat Respiratory Disorders F. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System (I): Hypertension, Angina G. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System (II): Anticoagulation and Anemia H. Drugs Used to treat Cancer, Hematopoietic, Lymphatic, Immune System Disorders IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION A. Lecture/PowerPoint B. Textbook C. Study Guides D. Audiovisuals 3
E. Printed Handout Material F. In-Class Activities V. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS Ford, S. Roach s Introductory Clinical Pharmacology. (Current Edition). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Ford, S. Prep U for Roach s Introductory Clinical Pharmacology. (Current Edition). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Lippincott. Nursing Drug Handbook. (Current Edition). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Pagana, K. & Pagana, T. Mosby s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests. (Current Edition). St. Louis: Mosby, Inc. Pickar, G. Dosage Calculations. (Current Edition). New York: Delmar. VI. VII. REQUIRED MATERIALS: None SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCES A. Nursing Database B. Journals C. Research Articles VIII. METHOD OF EVALUATION A. Unit 80% B. Unit Preparation 5% C. Comprehensive Final Exam 5% D. 5% E. Standardized 5% IX. ADA AA STATEMENT Any student requiring special accommodations should inform the instructor and the 4
Coordinator of Disability Support Services (TC101; phone 636-481-3169). 5
X. ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT All students are responsible for complying with campus policies as stated in the Student Handbook (see College website, http://www.jeffco.edu). XI. ATTENDANCE STATEMENT Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students. Any one of these four options may result in the student being removed from the class and an administrative withdrawal being processed: (1) Student fails to begin class; (2) Student ceases participation for at least two consecutive weeks; (3) Student misses 15 percent or more of the coursework; and/or (4) Student misses 15 percent or more of the course as defined by the instructor. Students earn their financial aid by regularly attending and actively participating in their coursework. If a student does not actively participate, he/she may have to return financial aid funds. Consult the College Catalog or a Student Financial Services representative for more details. XII. OUTSIDE OF CLASS ACADEMICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES The U.S. Department of Education mandates that students be made aware of expectations regarding coursework to be completed outside the classroom. Students are expected to spend substantial time outside of class meetings engaging in academically related activities such as reading, studying, and completing assignments. Specifically, time spent on academically related activities outside of class combined with time spent in class meetings is expected to be a minimum of 37.5 hours over the duration of the term for each credit hour. 6